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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.31, 31,663.97 and 17,820.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.31, 31,663.97 and 17,820.39 is: 24,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.31 : 31,663.97 = 17,820.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.31/31,663.97 = 17,820.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.31x = 31,663.97 × 17,820.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.31x = 564,264,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,264,294.35/22,936.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.35

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